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Region Hierarchy |
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Climate(s) |
Moderate, Warm |
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Elevation |
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Notes |
Nearest to Monterey Bay, so gets the coolest effects of it.
Monterey AVA notes: The Salinas Valley is strongly influenced by the Pacific Ocean from the south to the north.
Monterey County notes: Cool breezes from Monterey Bay are funneled south down the valley.
Central Coast AVA notes: Notably warmer than the North Coast areas |
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Grape(s) |
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Color |
Grape |
Notes |
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Red |
Pinot Noir (Nero) Grape |
Monterey AVA notes: Widely grown
Grape notes: Low tannins due to thin skin. Susceptible to rot. Early budding and ripening. |
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White |
Chardonnay Grape |
Monterey AVA notes: Widely grown |
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Wines(s) |
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Type |
Wine |
Notes |
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Still Red |
Pinot Noir Wine |
Wine notes: Burgundy Pinot Noir is typically drunk young. |
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Still White |
Chardonnay Wine |
High quality. Balanced acidity. Flavors of citrus and tripical fruit. |
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